Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 6 July
Written by July 6 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 06 July 2022:
A chill in the air did not stop us from going out on our Marine Big 5 adventure today! With sunny skies and no swell, we were fortunate enough to come across many of the various species that we encounter in our bay. Both trips had caught a glimpse of the Mola Mola (Sunfish) early in the trip as well as had some spectacular sights of two Humpback whales moving swiftly on their migration route. Geyser Rock was brimming with seal activity as we entered shark alley and we were excited to see that the African Penguins were out and about, not only on Dyer Island but also out at sea. Luck was on our side as we encountered a second whale species when a Bryde’s whale and her young one were spotted in the bay. The shark cage diving vessels did not disappoint as they gave us a good look at Bronze Whaler sharks as well as our iconic Great White shark. Our second trip of the day were also lucky to have encountered some Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphins on their way into the harbour! with a 4/5 and a 5/5 today, what more could we have asked for!
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What species did we see today?
Bronze Whaler Shark Bronze Whaler Shark
The Bronze whaler (also known as Copper sharks) here in Kleinbaai are very curious and interactive. These sharks eat mostly fish, with sardines being one of their favourites.
Humpback Whale Humpback Whale
One of the best-known whale species, they are renowned for their acrobatic behaviour and complex melodious song as well as extremely long flippers and are a special favourite of Dyer Island Cruises guests and crew alike.
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
Great white sharks Great white sharks
Gracious, beautiful, misunderstood - three words used by guests of Dyer Island Cruises after witnessing South Africa's most infamous marine species: The Great White Shark.
Cape fur seal Cape fur seal
With a local population of 60,000, it's no wonder our guests capture so many photographs of these wonderfully playful marine mammals.
African Penguin African Penguin
As one of only 17 penguin species left in the world (and the only one on the african continent), the african penguin often breed in offshore colonies, such as Dyer Island.
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are an endangered species, with small populations living very close to shore, typically in water less than 25m deep and an average home range of 120km. Their proximity to land makes these animals particularly vulnerable to human influence.
